Warts are no longer something mysterious and incomprehensible for a long time. Now it has become commonplace, everyone knows them and everyone also knows that they can be cured. But these statements are too generalized, as there are a huge number of their varieties. The causes of the event can also vary. Next, we will focus on warts that occur on the penis.
Such warts are also often called genital warts and genital warts. They usually occur on the head of the penis and the foreskin. During sexual contact with a person infected with the papilloma virus, warts appear on the head of the penis as a result of the infection.
In general terms, warts are not a serious medical problem, they are considered treatable. But it is only possible if you turn to the doctor on time and follow all his advice. If a diagnosis is not made in time and treatment is not started, warts can spread further throughout the body, affect internal organs and, in the worst case, lead to the appearance and development of malignant tumors.
Therefore, in no case should you, firstly, underestimate the severity of warts, and secondly, self-medicate. Remember that only a specialist can correctly diagnose and choose a way to cure. Such warts can also be both pathogenic and harmless. Who can tell them apart but a doctor?
By all accounts, warts on the penis are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is most often transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse. But there are also cases of domestic infection. This virus, like others (for example, the herpes virus) remains in the blood for the entire life of a person and can manifest itself in the case of a sharp decrease in immunity. Doctors consider genital warts to be the most dangerous of all those they know, as they increase the risk of cancer. In this case, these warts are removed.
If it was found that warts of this type in men arose due to infection during sexual intercourse, it is worth conducting a thorough examination, including for the presence of HIV infection in the blood. If the latter is still found, it is imperative to contact the clinic to apply the treatment measures. It is also necessary to inform the sexual partner that he may be a carrier of this type of virus.
Externally, genital warts can be different. The size varies from a few millimeters to several centimeters. The shape and form are also varied. They can be flat, epithelial on the inside, or pointed. As is correct, they are not separate, that is, the case when there is only one wart is a rarity. Much more often they arise and are found on the penis in whole groups. The presence of warts on the penis can be accompanied by itching, burning, redness.
Many doctors are inclined to think that whatever the wart is, it is best to remove it, even if it is harmless. But, of course, it is impossible to make any decision without a doctor's conclusion, based on a series of tests and a personal examination. But it is better to prevent the occurrence of warts.
For this there is prevention. First, it is necessary to observe the hygiene of the genitals and avoid accidental sexual intercourse. Secondly, if inflammatory processes are noted, they must be eliminated in a timely manner, avoiding aggravation. Thirdly, if a virus is detected in a permanent sexual partner, it is necessary to undergo treatment, examination and, if necessary, treatment.
Treatment of warts on the penis
As mentioned above, the treatment is prescribed exclusively by a doctor according to each individual case. In addition, it has already been mentioned above that it is impossible to get rid of the human papillomavirus. The warts are eliminated, the patient is cured, but the virus still remains in the blood. Also, it cannot be passed on to other partners in the process of intimate relationships. Symptoms may recur even in the case of decreased immunity. All the methods that are used today relieve symptoms in much the same way and reduce the risk of relapse to the same level.
The appointment of a doctor directly depends on the type of warts. For example, if you understand that the wart is practically harmless, then its usual removal is prescribed (more to restore a healthy aesthetic appearance), and if more severe types are found, the methods are completely different. Consider the treatment of the most dangerous type - genital warts. The treatment is carried out using different procedures.
The most commonly used method of removing any wart is cryogenic removal with liquid nitrogen. It creates a low temperature condition that affects the wart. The main advantages of this method are that no painkillers are needed, as well as the fact that scars rarely remain afterwards.
It is recommended to start the treatment of genital warts with laser therapy. It is produced using a laser, they remove warts. In this case, you need anesthetic and scars may remain. Immediately upon removal, a suspension of virus is vomited into the air, so healthcare professionals performing this procedure must wear masks. The room itself (office) must have a well-functioning hood and must be regularly disinfected.
The method of electrocoagulation is similar. It consists in the effect on warts with high temperatures. With him, means are also needed so that the patient does not feel pain. Scars and scars may also remain. Healthcare professionals must also be protected and must create such conditions in the clinic so that neither other patients, nor doctors and nurses themselves can be infected.
Among the medicines, the most commonly prescribed drug is with an extract of plants of the genus Podophyllum. It is usually prescribed to be applied with a specially designed applicator 2 times a day, every 12 hours. It is necessary to apply the product for three consecutive days, then a break is made at 4-7 hours. After that there are still 3 days of treatment. These stages are gradually repeated until the warts disappear. But, at the same time, doctors do not recommend using this drug for more than 5 months.
Relapses after treatment are 30%. Some doctors prescribe immune drugs to patients to avoid them, but their effectiveness in this case has not been proven.
There are many drugs and methods. In any case, it is important to use them exclusively for the prescription of the doctor, otherwise you can make your condition much worse. If he prescribed drugs, you should carefully read the instructions, contraindications and clearly monitor the amount of their intake and compliance with all rules.
Modern medicine does not stand still, so right now drugs and vaccines are being developed that would allow many people to get rid of HPV infection. But these developments are only at an early stage. But it is possible to hope that in 10 years the human papillomavirus problem will become absolutely solvable.